macross_fan99 Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 1-3 months of free PSN+ is a called a promotion, not an apology. In Europe the rumour is that they might be getting to choose some PS3 games. Possibly 2 games out of a list of 5. They might also be getting 1 free PSP game. I agree that free PS+ is little more than a promotion. The only advantage to it is that you can buy games at a discount. As soon as I heard this I immediately realized this was little more than an attempt to get people to buy products after the network comes back. Everything else it offers disappears once the free trial ends. Quote
TheLoneWolf Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 It would be nice to know the details of the AllClear ID Plus insurance plan that Sony is offering. If the policy/certificate works exactly as described, then it's a step in the right direction for Sony. And just a caveat for anyone who's planning on taking advantage of the promotional Playstation Plus period: don't use cloud game save service. Cloud game saves are only accessible to PSN+ subscribers, so once your promotional period ends, you should lose access to any cloud game saves that you've created. I believe that this also applies to any PSOne Classics and Playstation Minis that are downloaded too. Like others have said, just about the only things that you'll probably be able to permanently keep are themes and avatar items. Quote
shiroikaze Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) Instead of 1-3 months of free PSN+, I rather they give us a $10-$15 (or whatever reasonable amount) voucher code to use on whatever we like in the PSN store... Edited May 10, 2011 by shiroikaze Quote
macross_fan99 Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Instead of 1-3 months of free PSN+, I rather they give us a $10-$15 (or whatever reasonable amount) voucher code to use on whatever we like in the PSN store... But then people would use the money to buy games published by other companies and Sony would have to reimburse them. This way they're giving you credit, which costs them nothing. The cloud saving is indeed worthless since you will lose access to the files afterwards. What's really stupid about cloud saving is that you get about 150MB of storage for your game saves, yet AFRIKA, a game published by Sony themselves in Japan has a save file of 250MB. So you can't even backup the save file for one of their own games. Quote
azrael Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Considering the amount of damage and time spent rebuilding PSN, any kind of reimbursement offer at this point would feel like a promotion. Quote
eugimon Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Considering the amount of damage and time spent rebuilding PSN, any kind of reimbursement offer at this point would feel like a promotion. my point was that I'd prefer something that was actually beneficial to the people that sony screwed over with their incompetence rather than something that's only beneficial to people as long as they give sony even more money. Quote
Archer Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 I really just want PSN to get back up so I can play multiplayer with my friends again. We were getting into playing Crysis 2 until PSN went down. Personally, I agree with everyone else that Playstation Plus for a few months doesn't cut it.... Quote
Einherjar Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 I just want Netflicks on the PS3 again. Initially, you can still access the program after ignoring the sign in, but after you pick what you want to watch you get the prompt to sign into PSN again and the download stops because it won't/can't go through. Quote
Keith Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 I just want Netflicks on the PS3 again. Initially, you can still access the program after ignoring the sign in, but after you pick what you want to watch you get the prompt to sign into PSN again and the download stops because it won't/can't go through. Check the ps3 online forum at Gamefaq's.com. A lot of them there are saying that they can still successfully use netflix. Quote
Uxi Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 a lot of the cats at blu-ray.com say Netflix still works, too. Just have to cancel out of it's attempts to log into PSN (which would obviously fail) a couple times Quote
Hikuro Posted May 11, 2011 Posted May 11, 2011 Yep. Been using Netflix since the crash, it'll eventually give up asking you to log in after you back out from logging in a few times. it'll pop up once in a while when you're inactive...but It works just fine. Quote
Keith Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 The firmware update is up for download, and service is officially starting to return. Quote
Gaijin Posted May 15, 2011 Author Posted May 15, 2011 Finally they official announce Starhawk . Looking forward to this: As someone who doesn't really play online, I did buy and enjoy Warhawk. Quote
Dangard Ace Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 Yay! PSN is back. Back to single player games. Quote
Chewie Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 Got a month of DCUO for free and my account wasn't even active. Woot. Quote
Ghost Train Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Just finished another playthrough of Valkyria Chronicles. This game is just amazing from the canvas graphics engine to the gameplay. I developed a pretty strong attachment to all my squad members and went through incredible lengths to save everyone. Seeing all the names with an ALIVE status in the credits was great ... Why oh why did they make the sequels for PSP? Note: the anime fails to do justice to this awesome game. Quote
Loop Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) Strange, I know the servers went up last night @ 8:00pm EST starting with New York Ending with Texas. I was able to change my password via the web, and even update my firmware but I kept getting down for maintenance errors tonight. Edited May 16, 2011 by Loop Quote
GRAND CANNON Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Same here, but its all set now. Turns out the changing- your-password blitz caused them to shut the network down for a little while. The PlaystationStore remains down, though. Quote
azrael Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Japan says no to PlayStation Network relaunch Perhaps it might be wise to wait? Quote
mikeszekely Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Well, I was able to get on, change my password, and see my friends list, but the PlayStation Store is still "down for maintenance." I'm bummed. Users are supposed to be able to pick two free games out of a list of five, and believe it or not I never got around to playing inFAMOUS or Little Big Planet, so yeah, there's my two. If I can actually get to them. Quote
BeyondTheGrave Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) Just picked up a 160gb using Sony's Gamestop's $100 off coupon. So any suggestions as items and games to get and avoid? Edited May 17, 2011 by BeyondTheGrave Quote
Gaijin Posted May 17, 2011 Author Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) Hmmm....I hadn't expected the list to be populated with those titles. I was expecting Undertow levels of PSN stuff like...Cash Guns Chaos. From the PSBlog, the whole list of freebies: Now that some PlayStation Network and Qriocity services have been restored and you’re once again enjoying online gaming and entertainment, we’re happy to provide details about the “Welcome Back” appreciation program for customers in North America. We developed the program as an expression of our gratitude for your patience, support and continued loyalty during the service outage. From all of us at PlayStation, thank you and welcome back! This package will be made available to all existing registered PlayStation Network and Qriocity users in North America (US and Canada), and will be made available shortly after we have fully restored the service. More specific details about these offers and eligibility requirements will be posted as the services go live. All PlayStation Network customers can select two PS3 games from the following list. The games will be available for 30 days shortly after PlayStation Store is restored and can be kept forever. Dead Nation inFAMOUS LittleBigPlanet Super Stardust HD Wipeout HD + Fury For PSP owners, you will be eligible to download two PSP games from the following list. The games will be available for 30 days shortly after PlayStation Store is restored and can be kept forever. LittleBigPlanet (PSP) ModNation Racers Pursuit Force Killzone Liberation A selection of “On Us” rental movie titles will be available to PlayStation Network customers over one weekend, where Video Service is available. Those titles will be announced soon. 30 days free PlayStation Plus membership for non PlayStation Plus subscribers. Existing PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive an additional 60 days of free subscription. Existing Music Unlimited Premium Trial subscription members will receive an additional 30 days of free premium subscription. Additional 30 days + time lost for existing members of Music Unlimited Premium/Basic subscription free of charge for existing Premium/Basic members. To welcome users Home, PlayStation Home will be offering 100 free virtual items. Additional free content will be released soon, including the next addition to the Home Mansion personal space, and Ooblag’s Alien Casino, an exclusive game. We’d like to thank all of our publishing and development partners who’ve contributed to the Welcome Back program, including Bigbig Studios, Codeglue, Digital Leisure, Guerilla Games, Heavy Water, Housemarque, Lockwood, Loot, Mass Media, Media Molecule, SCE Cambridge Studios, SCE Studio Liverpool, SCE San Diego Studios, and Sucker Punch Productions. We couldn’t have created such a compelling package without them! As a reminder, you will be able to access the above content shortly after services are fully restored. We are doing everything we can to make that happen as soon as possible. Please visit the following sites for more information about the Welcome Back program in Europe and Latin America. Thank you again for your support! Just picked up a 160gb using Sony's Gamestop's $100 off coupon. So any suggestions as items and games to get and avoid? What do you like? Edited May 17, 2011 by Gaijin Quote
Negotiator Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) Depends what kind of games you like. Uncharted 1 and 2 are discounted now. If you have an hd tv, get a br movie you like. Also there's: Gow3 Valkyria chronicles Metal gear Killzone Infamous I don't have move yet but have played it. The mini sports games are fun. I only mentioned exclusives cuz don't know if you have an box otherwise there's ssf4, Mk, tekken, etc... Edited May 17, 2011 by Negotiator Quote
BeyondTheGrave Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) What do you like? Depends what kind of games you like. Uncharted 1 and 2 are discounted now. If you have an hd tv, get a br movie you like. Also there's: Gow3 Valkyria chronicles Metal gear Killzone Infamous I don't have move yet but have played it. The mini sports games are fun. I only mentioned exclusives cuz don't know if you have an box otherwise there's ssf4, Mk, tekken, etc... I'm going to pick up metal gear. Check out the uncharted games plus heavy rain. I'm kinda into shooters but I haven't had time lately to play the few that I have.I like Racing but feel that GT5 is overrated and haven't heard too much good from the community. I do have an xbox360. Edit: It the Remote worth it? Edited May 17, 2011 by BeyondTheGrave Quote
mecha2241 Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 It the Remote worth it? It is if you are going to play movies on it, now that I have a separate BR player I don't use my remote anymore. Quote
Keith Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) The remote is totally worth it, not cheap or flimsy like the PS2 remote. Edited May 18, 2011 by Keith Quote
Uxi Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 I use the Nyko media hub with my Harmony 720, but use the official BT remote on my bedroom PS3 Quote
azrael Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 Hate to be the bearer of bad news but you might wanna change your passwords... again (PC Magazine) Quote
mikeszekely Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 Hate to be the bearer of bad news but you might wanna change your passwords... again (PC Magazine) Amusingly enough, I just changed it Monday. And I already forget my new password. Quote
Rabidweezil Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 Just received this in my email today: Identity Theft Protection Offer for PlayStation®Network and Qriocity™ Customers Sony Computer Entertainment and Sony Network Entertainment have made arrangements with Debix to offer AllClear ID PLUS to eligible PlayStation®Network and Qriocity account holders in the United States who are concerned about identity theft. AllClear ID PLUS is a premium identity protection service that uses advanced technology to deliver alerts to help protect you from identity theft. The service also provides identity theft insurance coverage and hands-on help from expert fraud investigators. Sony has arranged, at no charge to eligible PlayStation®Network and Qriocity account holders, for twelve months of this service to be provided by Debix to those who choose to enroll. In order to be eligible, account holders must be residents of the United States with active accounts as of April 20, 2011. If interested, please submit your email address by June 28, 2011, at 11:59:59 PM CST at: us.playstation.com/news/consumeralerts/identity-theft-protection. Please note, you must enter the same email address used to register your PlayStation®Network or Qriocity account. Once your email address is validated, you will be sent your AllClear ID PLUS activation code. Sincerely, Sony Computer Entertainment & Sony Network Entertainment I imagine that if you do not cancel by the 12 months are up, you will be rolled into a paying account. Which could translate into mega-$$ for the company since most people won't remember to opt out. Quote
kanedaestes Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 Infamous 2 review is up at IGN, can't wait for this game. http://ps3.ign.com/articles/117/1170808p1.html Quote
Archer Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 Anyone have any idea when PSN store will be back up? Quote
Keith Posted May 27, 2011 Posted May 27, 2011 Tuesday is the current estimate, Sony has said the 31st for a couple weeks now. Quote
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